Business Specialist - Buyer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!     

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. As NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Specialist - Buyer to join the team!

The Business Specialist - Buyer will:

• Purchase, fully document, and ensemble files for commercial purchase orders in accordance with company procedures and federal acquisition regulations.
• Frequently utilize models or templates for use in awarding blanket purchase agreements for commercial items and services. 
• Utilize Jacobs credit card to procure items at, or below, the government’s micro purchase level
• Process, administer and manage Intercompany Work Authorization (IWAs) for work between various Jacobs entities
• Routinely access, track and evaluate suppliers’ quality and delivery performance.
• Analyze market trends, follow up on orders placed, verify delivery, approve payment reconciliations, and maintain necessary records.
• Prepare request for proposal packages, evaluate proposals, and conduct negotiations of pricing and other provisions.
• Take part in the initiation and subsequently perform small business outreach activities aimed at increasing small business participation.
• Develop and maintain metrics and other required procurement and subcontracts reports.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requisition Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related area and normally possess 3 years of work experience.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have previous key experience and good working knowledge and strong understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be familiar and have prior experience with enterprise management systems.